Description:

attributed to JOSEPH WRIGHT OF DERBY (English 1734-1797) A PAINTING, "Portrait D'Homme, Tricorne Sous Bras," 1750-1770, oil on canvas, stretcher inscribed in pencil, "Samuel Foot 'Comedian'," and "Father of the Countess of Harrington," with paper label remnant from the Lamm Catalogue, stretcher stamped, "W. Morrill Lined," by canvas liner William Morrill (1838-1910), 30" x 25", framed, 37" x 31 1/2". Note: The sitter is attributed to Samuel Foot, a renowned English actor, and comedian of the 18th century. He wears a widow's peak white, short whig and white neck scarf tied with a restrained ruffle, centered by his grey waistcoat and overcoat suit, adorned with matching buttons. He is notably stiff in his overall presentation, though upturned lips combined with rosy cheeks and jolly silvery blue-grey eyes tell the viewer somewhat more than his restrained English grey suit belies. This suit is notably lacking extraneous embroidery or lace embellishment. He holds a pinned tricorn hat under his arm. The present three-quarter length portrait is a remarkable example of mid-eighteenth-century portraiture. Provenance: The Private Houston Collector, purchased from a Private Estate Sale, Denver, Colorado, 1986; The Lamm Collection from Näsby Castle (Near Stockholm, Sweden) sold by The American Art Association, New York, February 21-24, 1923, John Bass, purchased, $125; Christie's' sale, attributed to Zoffany, April 20, 1914; Private Collector, Houston, Texas

  • Condition: Canvas re-lined, apparent age and surface wear, craquelure, overall in good condition, condition commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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